<lst>To have community events listed free in the Springfield Connection, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail Jon Whiten at springfield@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Deadline is two weeks prior to the date of the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. Call 703-917-6422.
<cal1>Thursday/July 7
<cal2>Concert. The Fairfax Swing Band performs at 8 p.m., at the Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Free. Participants are asked to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. For more, call 703-385-7858 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov.
Puppet Show. "Cinderella" is performed at 7 p.m. Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. All ages. For more, call 703-978-5600.
Play Ball! Discover the science in sports at 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. For children 6-12. For more, call 703-339-4610.
Book Discussion. A discussion of "Moral Hazard" by Kate Jennings takes place at 12:15 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults only. No registration is required. For more, call 703-339-4610.
Science Activities. Learn about tornadoes, vacuums and hovercrafts at 2:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For children 6-12. For more, call 703-644-7333.
Thursday Night Movie. A movie is shown at 6:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For ages 12-18. For more, call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Friday/July 8
<cal2>Live Show. Adelyn and Everyone but Pete perform at TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Open to ages 21 and older. For more, visit www.ttreynolds.com or call 703-591-9292.
Concert Performance. Kingstowne Towne Center presents New Columbia Swing Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-922-9514. Kingstowne Towne Center is located at 5955 Kingstowne Blvd., Franconia.
Live Music. Lake Accotink Park presents Sultans of Swing at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-425-9300. Lake Accotink Park is located at 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield.
Live Concert. Royal Lake Park presents Los Quetzales at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-425-9300. Royal Lake Park is located at 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax.
Friday Flicks. A lunchtime movie is shown at 12 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For children 1-5 with adult. For more, call 703-978-5600.
Books & Movies. Spend an afternoon at the movies and decide which is better, the film or the book at 2 p.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Popcorn provided. All ages. For more, call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>Saturday/July 9
<cal2>Live Show. Fairfax Corner presents Bad Influence from 5-8 p.m., as part of its free summer concert series in the Fountain Plaza located outside the cinemas. For more, call 703-631-7529.
Live Show. Jaxx Concert Hall and Night Club presents Dirty Black Summer Tour with Himsa, The Agony Scene, Full Blown Chaos, The Esoteric, DNS and Needless Guilt at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12. For more, visit www.jaxxroxx.com. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Live Performance. Burke Lake presents The GoodLife Theater at 10 a.m., weather permitting. For more, call 703-323-6601. Burke Lake is located at 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station.
Concert. Copperpot, Down To This and Lennex play at TT. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Anniversary Event. Fair Oaks Mall presents a Jewelry and Jazz Silver Anniversary Event, hosted by Al Santos from Smooth Jazz 105.9 and featuring a live concert by Steve Oliver from 12 – 2 p.m. From June 27 through July 9, customers can enter-to-win a gift from one of Fair Oaks Mall’s fine jewelry stores. For more, call 703-359-8302 or visit www.shopfairoaksmall.com.
Celebrate Uganda. High-spirited music, dancing and storytelling from Uganda are featured at 10:30 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. All ages. For more, call 703-644-7333.
Play Ball! Discover the science in sports at 2:30 p.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. For ages 6-12. For more, call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>Monday/July 11
<cal2>Play Ball! Discover the science in sports at 2:30 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For children 6-12. For more, call 703-293-6227.
Stories and Activities. "Hop, Skip & Jump." Stories about frogs on bogs, on logs and in love are read at 10:30 a.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. For children 3-5 with adult. For more, call 703-339-4610.
Library Reading. Stories about dogs are read at 10:15 a.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For children 2-6 with adult. For more, call 703-644-7333.
Book Discussion. A discussion of "Another Place at the Table" by Kathy A. Harrison 7 p.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Adults only. No registration is required. For more, call 703-451-8055.
<cal1>Tuesday/July 12
<cal2>Play Ball. Discover the science in sports at 2:30 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For children 6-12. For more, call 703-978-5600.
Library Reading. Stories about dogs are read at 7 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For children 2-6 with adult. For more, call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 13
<cal2>Concert. Lee District Nights presents J.P. McDermott at the Lee District Park Amphitheater, 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. For more, call 703-971-6262.
Tiny Tots. Fairfax Corner hosts Susan Wall's Carousel Puppets "Circus on Strings," at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., as part of the Little Tots Summer Fun Series in the Fountain Plaza located outside of the Fairfax Corner Cinemas. Free. For more, call 703-631-7529.
Stories and Activities. Come learn about Dinosaurs at 10:30 a.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For children 2-5 with adult. For more, call 703-293-6227.
Up, Up & Away. Learn about tornadoes, vacuums and hovercrafts at 7 p.m., at Fairfax City Regional Library, 3915 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. For children 6-12. For more, call 703-293-6227.
<cal1>Wednesday/July 13
<cal2>Beach Party. A jammin' beach party with live music and a parrot takes place at 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. All ages. For more, call 703-339-4610.
Singing and Dancing. Sing, laugh and stomp feet to lively tunes at 2:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. All ages. For more, call 703-644-7333.
Nature Explorers. Hidden Pond Nature Center leads a hands-on exploration of reptiles, insects, geology, fossils and more from 1-3 p.m. For ages 6-12. Hidden Pond is located at 8511 Greeley Blvd., Springfield For more, call 703-451-9588.
<cal1>Thursday/July 14
<cal2>Live Concert. Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub presents Powerman 5000, Navel, Arsenic, Bleed Afterburn and Rewind at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $16. For more, visit www.jaxxroxx.com. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Children's Concert. The City of Fairfax Band performs its annual children's concert 7:30 p.m., at the Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. Free. Audience must provide own seating. For more, call 703-385-7858 or visit www.fairfaxva.gov.
Book Discussion. "Let's Hear It for the Girls." All-female book discussion group at 7 p.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. For ages 10-12 with adult. For more, call 703-978-5600.
Thursday Night Movie. Come watch a movie and munch on popcorn at 6:30 p.m., at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. For ages 12-18. For more, call 703-644-7333.
<cal1>Friday/July 15
<cal2>Live Concert. Kingstowne Towne Center presents Mahala at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-922-9514. Kingstowne Towne Center is located at 5955 Kingstowne Blvd., Franconia.
Musical Performance. Lake Accotink Park presents Fairfax Symphony "Summer Band" at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-425-9300. Lake Accotink Park is located at 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield.
Live Music. Royal Lake Park presents Daryl Davis Trio at 7:30 p.m. Free. For more, call 703-425-9300. Royal Lake Park is located at 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax.
Concert. Viki Nova and Waking State play at TT. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. For more, call 703-591-9292 or visit www.ttreynolds.com.
Books & Movies. Spend an afternoon at the movies and decide which is better, the film or the book at 2 p.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Popcorn provided. All ages. For more, call 703-451-8055.
Movies Under the Moon. A free outdoor screening of "The Sound of Music" begins at 8:30 p.m., on the George Mason University campus, Fairfax. Bring a blanket or low chair. Dinner from local restaurants is available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Inova Hospital and Special Love. For more, visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org.
<cal1>Saturday/July 16
<cal2>Live Show. Fairfax Corner presents Almost Recess from 5-8 p.m., as part of its free summer concert series in the Fountain Plaza located outside the cinemas. For more, call 703-631-7529.
Live Concert. Rum Punch Media and Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub presents MC Chris with Radio & Circus from The Shapeshifters, Z-Man and Brycon & Equal at 9 p.m. Tickets are $22 in advance, $25 day of show. For more, visit www.jaxxroxx.com. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
Live Music. Burke Lake presents OTO String Quartet at 10 a.m., weather permitting. For more, call 703-323-6601. Burke Lake is located at 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
Live Concert. Accotink Unitarian Church hosts a concert from 7-10 p.m., featuring Ghost in the Gears, Justice In the Name of Blood and Forgotten Savior. Tickets are $5 at the door. Accotink Unitarian is located at 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke. For more, call 703-503-4579.
Beach Party. A jammin' beach party with live music and a parrot takes place at 10:30 a.m., at Kings Park Community Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. All ages. For more, call 703-978-5600.
Library Discovery. Meet live animals and learn about Rain Forests at 2:30 p.m., at Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. For ages 6-12. For more, call 703-451-8055.
Walk Expo. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society presents the MS Challenge Walk Expo, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at George Mason University's Student Union, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. The expo will feature expert tips on participating in long walks, a 3-mile training walk, and other informational meetings. The event is free and open to all, but registration is required. For more, call 202-296-5363 or visit www.msandyou.org.
Kayak Trip. The Northern Virginia Conservation Trust sponsors an evening kayak trip around Burke Lake, from 5-8 p.m. The cost is $38 and registration is required. For more, call 703-354-5093 or visit www.nvct.org.
Movies Under the Moon. A free outdoor screening of "Aviator" begins at 8:30 p.m., on the George Mason University campus, Fairfax. Bring a blanket or low chair. Dinner from local restaurants is available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Inova Hospital and Special Love. For more, visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org.
<cal1>Sunday/July 17
<cal2>Live Show. Jaxx Concert Hall and Nightclub presents Masters of Brutality Tour featuring Six Feet Under, Bloodsimple, Gizmachi, Byzantine, Dark Disciple and Origin Unknown at 5 p.m. Tickets are $16. For more, visit www.jaxxroxx.com. Jaxx is located at 6355 Rolling Road, West Springfield.
N Scale Model Trains. The Northern Virginia NTRAK model train club hosts its monthly display from 1-4 p.m., at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road. Cost is $2 for adults, $1 for children 4 -10. For more, call 703-425-9225.
Live Concert. The NVCC-Annandale Symphony Orchestra performs "Peter and the Wolf," featuring Randy Lindgren, at the Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and teens, and free for children. For more, call 703-569-0973.
Movies Under the Moon. A free outdoor screening of "The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie" begins at 8:30 p.m., on the George Mason University campus, Fairfax. Bring a blanket or low chair. Dinner from local restaurants is available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Inova Hospital and Special Love. For more, visit www.moviesunderthemoon.org.